Weekend beercast: Toast Dad for Father’s Day

Try a beer in special packaging. While bombers aren't necessarily the best value, they do make nice gifts -- and they invite the recipient to share. Locally made options include Saint Arnold's Endeavour Imperial IPA and the limited-edition Homefront IPA; Stone's Russian Imperial Stout is always welcome; Yeast Hoist, imported by Duff, is a fine Belgian in a collectible crock; and San Antonio's Ranger Creek has released the first of its Small Batch Series. They're not 22 ounces, but the wax coating gives them a special appearance. less

Try a beer in special packaging. While bombers aren't necessarily the best value, they do make nice gifts -- and they invite the recipient to share. Locally made options include Saint Arnold's Endeavour ... more

Photo: Ronnie Crocker / Beer, TX

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Treat Dad to one of the many newcomer beers. Mississippi's Lazy Magnolia is making a splash with its Southern Pecan Brown Ale. Other options he may not have tried yet include great stuff from He'Brew or Alaskan. less

Treat Dad to one of the many newcomer beers. Mississippi's Lazy Magnolia is making a splash with its Southern Pecan Brown Ale. Other options he may not have tried yet include great stuff from He'Brew or ... more

Photo: Ronnie Crocker / Beer, TX

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Buy a round for dad at one of the city's great beer bars. Here, Alaskan founders Geoff and Marcy Larson hit Hay (with managing partner Kevin Floyd, center) on their trip to debut their beers. Two options in the suburbs: The new Sugar Land Flying Saucer and Cypress' Rockwell Tavern. less

Buy a round for dad at one of the city's great beer bars. Here, Alaskan founders Geoff and Marcy Larson hit Hay (with managing partner Kevin Floyd, center) on their trip to debut their beers. Two options in ... more

Photo: Ronnie Crocker / Beer, TX

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Has Dad not taken the plunge yet and tried his hand at homebrewing? Scott Birdwell of Defalco's Home Wine & Beer Supplies on Stella Link can get him set up.

Has Dad not taken the plunge yet and tried his hand at homebrewing? Scott Birdwell of Defalco's Home Wine & Beer Supplies on Stella Link can get him set up.

Photo: Julio Cortez / Houston Chronicle

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If you want to celebrate a day early, all five local craft breweries are hosting tours this Saturday. (See their websites for details.) And if you hit the free tour at Southern Star up in Conroe, 1-3 p.m., I'll be there with copies of "Houston Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Bayou City." (I know my dad loved his autographed copy; yours will, too.) less

If you want to celebrate a day early, all five local craft breweries are hosting tours this Saturday. (See their websites for details.) And if you hit the free tour at Southern Star up in Conroe, 1-3 p.m., ... more

Photo: Courtesy Southern Star Brewing

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Finally, a special Happy Father's Day to my own dad -- and to all the dads out there who put up with us another year.

Finally, a special Happy Father's Day to my own dad -- and to all the dads out there who put up with us another year.

Photo: Ronnie Crocker

Weekend beercast: Toast Dad for Father's Day

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Don’t forget Dad on Father’s Day.

It’s coming up Sunday, but I’m sure you already knew that.

Look for “Houston Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Bayou City” in April 2012. Find out about signings and other events at facebook.com/HoustonBeerBook.